SCAR-L

Fishfinger · 02-04-2006, 02:36 PM

Got killed today by a SCAR-L
And found out I had 2 unlocks so I got me one of them

Did I get a unlock because I ranked up to veteran Spec Ops??

So glad when they fix the bunny hoping, the server I played on was a joke everyone was jumping

NavalLord · 02-04-2006, 02:48 PM

The SCAR-L is from SF. So if you recently purchased SF then you got it. Keeping in mind that the need the first BF2 unlock to get the SF unlock.

TEXAS NIGHTMARE · 02-04-2006, 04:08 PM

It appears that everybody got 2 unlocks yesterday. I now have all weapons unlocked

NavalLord · 02-04-2006, 04:18 PM

What? I didn't. I did however get the bassic commander badge, a staff officer ribbon, and a gold star. No new weapons though. Some important info: Those of you who have not chosen an unlock yet but have one avalible, you will see an unlock screen when you sign in. This is just EA testing the two new weapon unlocks. You do not actually have them, the screen is just a place holder and you should only see it once or twice.

K_Shizzle · 02-04-2006, 04:34 PM

Holy cow its true! I just unlocked the F2000 and the L85 (i want to get the special forces unlock for medic eventually.

*Upon going to my formal account [BFN]K_Shizzle I found that I couldn't get an unlock for it. But my normal, higher rank account Squirrel+Nuts=Happy I could (that one is gunny sarg.

Arctic · 02-04-2006, 04:37 PM

Yeah, some of my clan member were saying they got an unlock for no reason... What about me?!

K_Shizzle · 02-04-2006, 04:41 PM

Note: upcoming unlock messages
Posted:Feb 4, 2006 12:57 AM Reply Alert

We have a small heads up announcement regarding the next couple of weeks in BF2. Things are rolling along for the patch and the booster pack, and as expected you'll likely see them later this month. The patch will come first, and be well in place in time for the first Booster. That said, we want to inform you of a small oddity you may see in-game while we get the various aspects coordinated.

Short explanation: At some point in the next couple of weeks, you will see an empty in-game window pop-up, just like you received an award. This is just GameSpy detecting now that when the patch comes out you will get another weapon unlock. You should only ever see it once or twice, depending on how high your rank and how many unlocks you’ll have coming. Once the patch is out, your weapon unlock will be available in the BFHQ tab and you can make your choice.

Long Explanation: The next patch is going to give many players another weapon unlock at their current rank. In order to get the best testing results we are having GameSpy configure up the weapon unlocks now on their end. This allows us to test them in a true environment, which is rather effective. The side effect of this is that when this is first in place you are likely to see an empty placeholder message. It will look just like you received an award and will appear once for each unlock you’ve earned. This message would be telling you that you have received another weapon unlock, but we haven't patched the weapons in yet. So you will see this placeholder message which is harmless. When the patch is in place though, the stats system will think you already got your notification in- game. So you will want to hit the BFHQ tab and unlock your free weapon.

Thank you everyone for your attention, and we hope you all enjoy the upcoming new content! Game on.

- Shawn
Producer, Battlefield Live
EA Online

mrhahn · 02-04-2006, 05:26 PM

Thanks for that KShizzle, I've added it to the front-page.

The official source is on the EA forums, if anyone's interested.

Amraam · 02-04-2006, 06:46 PM

Wow, Ive just grabbed the M85! One left, shall I go for the MP7 (not likely), G-36E or the Jackhammer?

Whats the MP7 for again?

K_Shizzle · 02-04-2006, 07:00 PM

MP7 is for engineer, it has a longer range than the shotgun at least.

Random Ping · 02-04-2006, 09:46 PM

Amraam, I would go for the MP7 or the G36E. I more commonly get killed by these two then the Jackhammer. The power on the Jackhammer is nice, but the range is ridiculously low. G36E is preferable over the L85 also.

Anyone know if these new unlocks can be accessed using vanilla BF2, or do you have to have SF?

grim reaper · 02-04-2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Random Ping

Amraam, I would go for the MP7 or the G36E. I more commonly get killed by these two then the Jackhammer. The power on the Jackhammer is nice, but the range is ridiculously low. G36E is preferable over the L85 also.

Anyone know if these new unlocks can be accessed using vanilla BF2, or do you have to have SF?

You have to either buy SF or log in on a friends PC that has SF installed.

JonFrey · 02-06-2006, 05:39 PM

I added the two unlocks I didn't have and then realized that if the patch comes out and adds more weapons, perhaps I should have waited to unlock till then??? If so, then crapola.....

Fishfinger · 02-06-2006, 07:11 PM

I've just played my best round ever

20 players
I came top for my team 111 points (my 1st 3 figure score)
Ranked up to sergeant, got a bronze medal,
a Meritorious unit ribbon and my basic transport badge.

And I now have two more unlocks

Going to go for Medic (G36E) and I want the FN2000 but which class is it for???
I guess I have to upgade that classes weapon before I can get it?

Rambo_Medic · 02-06-2006, 09:13 PM

Assault.

G36E is a monster.

Amraam · 02-06-2006, 11:28 PM

Yup, as much as I love the L85, the G36E owns.

Same for the F2000. G3 is mint, but F2000 is even better. Lots of power and accuracy but with a 'noob tube'

Random Ping · 02-07-2006, 08:23 PM

I have picked up the F2000 only once, and got five straight bullet kills in a matter of seconds. That thing is so much more accurate then most assault guns out there. I agree about the G36E as well, it owns over the pray-and-spray L85.

Quote:

a Meritorious unit ribbon and my basic transport badge.

Fish, how did you get your transport badge, the transport one is the only badge that has eluded me so far.

Fishfinger · 02-07-2006, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Random Ping

I have picked up the F2000 only once, and got five straight bullet kills in a matter of seconds. That thing is so much more accurate then most assault guns out there. I agree about the G36E as well, it owns over the pray-and-spray L85.

Quote:

a Meritorious unit ribbon and my basic transport badge.

Fish, how did you get your transport badge, the transport one is the only badge that has eluded me so far.

I was just riding round capping flags
I was squad leader and someone else kept spawning on me so he ended up in my transport most of the time, so I guess thats how :/

02-04-2006, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fishfinger Major Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Shire of Wilts Posts: 3,508	SCAR-L Got killed today by a SCAR-L And found out I had 2 unlocks so I got me one of them Did I get a unlock because I ranked up to veteran Spec Ops?? So glad when they fix the bunny hoping, the server I played on was a joke everyone was jumping __________________ Your message here My Stats

02-04-2006, 02:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
NavalLord Forum Moderator Brigadier General Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6,105	The SCAR-L is from SF. So if you recently purchased SF then you got it. Keeping in mind that the need the first BF2 unlock to get the SF unlock. __________________

02-04-2006, 04:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
TEXAS NIGHTMARE First Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,572	It appears that everybody got 2 unlocks yesterday. I now have all weapons unlocked __________________

02-04-2006, 04:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
NavalLord Forum Moderator Brigadier General Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6,105	What? I didn't. I did however get the bassic commander badge, a staff officer ribbon, and a gold star. No new weapons though. Some important info: Those of you who have not chosen an unlock yet but have one avalible, you will see an unlock screen when you sign in. This is just EA testing the two new weapon unlocks. You do not actually have them, the screen is just a place holder and you should only see it once or twice. __________________

02-04-2006, 04:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
K_Shizzle Master Warrant Officer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York, USA Posts: 1,258	Holy cow its true! I just unlocked the F2000 and the L85 (i want to get the special forces unlock for medic eventually. *Upon going to my formal account [BFN]K_Shizzle I found that I couldn't get an unlock for it. But my normal, higher rank account Squirrel+Nuts=Happy I could (that one is gunny sarg. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." -Ben Franklin

02-04-2006, 04:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Arctic Sergeant First Class Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: <<<) Posts: 451	Yeah, some of my clan member were saying they got an unlock for no reason... What about me?! __________________ www.bfgeeks.com

02-04-2006, 04:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
K_Shizzle Master Warrant Officer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York, USA Posts: 1,258	Note: upcoming unlock messages Posted:Feb 4, 2006 12:57 AM Reply Alert We have a small heads up announcement regarding the next couple of weeks in BF2. Things are rolling along for the patch and the booster pack, and as expected you'll likely see them later this month. The patch will come first, and be well in place in time for the first Booster. That said, we want to inform you of a small oddity you may see in-game while we get the various aspects coordinated. Short explanation: At some point in the next couple of weeks, you will see an empty in-game window pop-up, just like you received an award. This is just GameSpy detecting now that when the patch comes out you will get another weapon unlock. You should only ever see it once or twice, depending on how high your rank and how many unlocks you’ll have coming. Once the patch is out, your weapon unlock will be available in the BFHQ tab and you can make your choice. Long Explanation: The next patch is going to give many players another weapon unlock at their current rank. In order to get the best testing results we are having GameSpy configure up the weapon unlocks now on their end. This allows us to test them in a true environment, which is rather effective. The side effect of this is that when this is first in place you are likely to see an empty placeholder message. It will look just like you received an award and will appear once for each unlock you’ve earned. This message would be telling you that you have received another weapon unlock, but we haven't patched the weapons in yet. So you will see this placeholder message which is harmless. When the patch is in place though, the stats system will think you already got your notification in- game. So you will want to hit the BFHQ tab and unlock your free weapon. Thank you everyone for your attention, and we hope you all enjoy the upcoming new content! Game on. - Shawn Producer, Battlefield Live EA Online __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." -Ben Franklin

02-04-2006, 05:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
mrhahn General Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,967	Thanks for that KShizzle, I've added it to the front-page. The official source is on the EA forums, if anyone's interested. __________________ Donate to help keep BFN running.

02-04-2006, 06:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Amraam First Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newcastle, England Posts: 1,631	Wow, Ive just grabbed the M85! One left, shall I go for the MP7 (not likely), G-36E or the Jackhammer? Whats the MP7 for again? __________________ My BF2 Stats The cake is a lie!

02-04-2006, 07:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
K_Shizzle Master Warrant Officer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York, USA Posts: 1,258	MP7 is for engineer, it has a longer range than the shotgun at least. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." -Ben Franklin

02-04-2006, 09:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Random Ping Master Warrant Officer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Evergreen State (at least on the West coast) Posts: 1,293	Amraam, I would go for the MP7 or the G36E. I more commonly get killed by these two then the Jackhammer. The power on the Jackhammer is nice, but the range is ridiculously low. G36E is preferable over the L85 also. Anyone know if these new unlocks can be accessed using vanilla BF2, or do you have to have SF? __________________ It is not important that the glass is half-full or half-empty, but rather how the glass got that way.

02-06-2006, 05:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
JonFrey Command Sergeant Major Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 720	I added the two unlocks I didn't have and then realized that if the patch comes out and adds more weapons, perhaps I should have waited to unlock till then??? If so, then crapola..... __________________ Jon Frey

02-06-2006, 07:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fishfinger Major Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Shire of Wilts Posts: 3,508	I've just played my best round ever 20 players I came top for my team 111 points (my 1st 3 figure score) Ranked up to sergeant, got a bronze medal, a Meritorious unit ribbon and my basic transport badge. And I now have two more unlocks Going to go for Medic (G36E) and I want the FN2000 but which class is it for??? I guess I have to upgade that classes weapon before I can get it? __________________ Your message here My Stats

02-06-2006, 11:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
Amraam First Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newcastle, England Posts: 1,631	Yup, as much as I love the L85, the G36E owns. Same for the F2000. G3 is mint, but F2000 is even better. Lots of power and accuracy but with a 'noob tube' __________________ My BF2 Stats The cake is a lie!